Description
Learn how to make delicious Crispy Tempura Vegetables at home with our easy recipe! Perfectly crispy and flavorful, these tempura veggies are a must-try.
Ingredients
- – 1/2 large yellow onion (sliced)
- – 1 Korean sweet potato (Goguma) medium sized, or 240g (1 cup french fry-sized strips)
- – 2 carrots (small to medium, 240g (1 cup french fry-sized strips))
- – 1 green onion (bunch)
- – 1 cup (240 ml) flour (all-purpose)
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) sea salt (optional)
- – 1/8 tsp (1 ml) baking powder
- – 1 egg
- – 270 ml ice cold water (+ 3 ice cubes for extra light n crispy)
- – 1.25 cups (300 ml) flour
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch
- – 1 egg
- – 300 ml ice cold water
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt
- – 6 cups (1440 ml) vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Peel the Korean sweet potato and carrots, then slice them into thin strips, similar to the size of french fries. Ensure both are cut to a uniform thickness to allow even cooking.
- Prepare the green onions and yellow onion by cleaning them and slicing them to match the length of the sweet potato and carrot sticks. Since onions cook faster, they can be a bit thicker.
- Combine all the chopped vegetables in a sizable bowl and gently mix them with your hands.
- Pour about 6 cups of vegetable oil into a deep fryer and heat it over medium-high until it reaches a temperature between 335 – 350°F. Refer to my earlier tips on how to check the oil temperature without a thermometer.
- Prepare the batter by combining all the specified ingredients and stirring until smooth with no large lumps. Be careful not to overmix. If using ice cubes, add them only when you are ready to start frying to keep the batter cold.
- Immerse the prepared vegetables into the batter and stir until they are thoroughly coated. Using long chopsticks or your hands can be effective for this.
- Proceed to fry the vegetables. By this point, your oil should be sufficiently hot. The oil should maintain a temperature of about 340 – 355°F (170-180°C). It’s advisable to begin at 355°F since the temperature will drop once you add the vegetables. Adjust the heat between medium-high and medium to maintain this range.
Notes
- Ensure the vegetables are fully coated in the batter for a crispy texture.
- Check the oil temperature with a small piece of vegetable before frying.
- Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding the fryer and ensure even cooking.
